Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olentangy Commons Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (47 Rentals)

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property at 4645 Merrimar Cir E

$1,100

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$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4645 Merrimar Cir E, Unit F

4645 Merrimar Cir E
ColumbusOH43220

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property at 4819 Middletowne St

$1,250

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$1,250

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 25

4819 Middletowne St, Unit G

4819 Middletowne St
ColumbusOH43214

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Graceland Flats
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$1,309 - $1,424
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Graceland Flats

291 Graceland BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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35 Broad Meadows Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

35 Broad Meadows Blvd

35 Broad Meadows BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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Worthington Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Worthington Terrace

60-80 Broadmeadows BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA

200 Broadmeadows BlvdColumbus, OH 43214
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Skyline Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Skyline Apartments

4768-4838 Rossmoor PlColumbus, OH 43220
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Flats of Clintonville
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flats of Clintonville

4991-5003 Arbor Village DrColumbus, OH 43214

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Henderlane Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Henderlane Apartments

4610-4660 Chesapeake CtColumbus, OH 43220
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The Deco
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Deco

3450 Indianola AveColumbus, OH 43214
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Olentangy Commons, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Olentangy Commons Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Olentangy Commons area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Barrington Club Apartments priced from $799. 500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $809. Here are the most affordable Olentangy Commons apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barrington Club Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$809
Clintonville CommonsStudio 2nd FloorStudio,1BA$840
Roundtree Rentals1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$875
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
Riverlodge Apartments1x1 5501BR,1BA$900
Reserves at ArlingtonA1 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$944
The CanterburyCedar1BR,1BA$970
Edge at ArlingtonPitkin1BR,1BA$989
Governours SquareCedar2BR,1BA$1,028

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olentangy Commons, OH

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Olentangy Commons area is the $1.02 price per square foot 4 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Reno Meyer Model at Georgetown in the in the North Columbus neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Olentangy Commons apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Mackenzie Place starting at $1,550 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Outer Dublin Hilliard neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Olentangy Commons apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Georgetown4 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Reno Meyer4BR,2.5BA$1.02
Mackenzie PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Kendall Park2x2 Phase 12BR,2BA$1.44
4857 Moreland Dr W, Unit Moreland Drive Apts4857 Moreland Dr W2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Barrington Club Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Park Place2083 Park Run1BR,1BA$1.35
Reserves at ArlingtonA1R 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.53
Roundtree Rentals1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.35
500 - BROAD MEADOWS PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Indian OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Olentangy Commons, Columbus, OH

Ranked #136

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Olentangy Commons, Columbus, and the greater Columbus area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Olentangy Commons Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Olentangy Commons?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Olentangy Commons is under $1,028.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Olentangy Commons?

The cheapest apartment in Olentangy Commons is Barrington Club Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Olentangy Commons costs $12,031.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Olentangy Commons?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Olentangy Commons that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Olentangy Commons?

Cheap apartments in Olentangy Commons have an average cost of $151 which is $11,880 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olentangy Commons.

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